Bosch VarioPerfect door not closing (faulty interlock?)

[kreutz]

Hello,

I have a Bosch VarioPerfect WAQ243D0GB washing machine and I can’t close the door because the part of the interlock that is visible is in the way. I assume the part should normally be up unless the machine is doing a wash. Is there a way to quickly test whether it is definitely faulty? Is there potentially a way of unlocking it manually? I have a lot of washing up to do so I might just get a new washing machine as getting parts, etc. can be time consuming, just want to check if I am not missing anything obvious.

Thanks,
kreutz

[electrofix]

it sounds like the door lock is in the closed position when the door is open. provided the lock is not locked you should be able (with the power off ) to get a bit of wire coat hanger with a 5 mm hook on the end and put it in, hook it . and pull it into the unlocked position

Dave

[electrofix]

cant really tell but looks like something may have snapped. piece in middle is not straight

last time it was used did you have to force the door open ?

Dave

[kreutz]

I am not sure whether anyone has forced the door open. We have a guest who is staying with us for a month – maybe they are embarrassed to tell us. If the part doesn’t look right then I guess the only way for me to go about this is to replace it? If so – is it generally worthwhile? Would you know any part stores that you could recommend? Many thanks.

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